UNDER 18 STUDENT – PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM

The Department of Home Affairs requires students under the age of 18 to have appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements while studying in Australia. It is a condition of a Student Visa that these arrangements be maintained. Failure to do so can result in visa cancellation.

Students who are under the age of 18 are required to provide details of their parent or legal guardian, regardless of the welfare arrangement option chosen.

For students under the age of 18, their parent or legal guardian must also give consent to their offer acceptance. This form must be completed and returned on UWA Accept as part of the acceptance process.

Accommodation and Welfare Arrangement 
Tick one of the options below:
Option A - Students stay in an accommodation and welfare arrangement approved by UWA.
 I have chosen Option A and my carer service will inform the University that approved accommodation and welfare arrangements are in place. Details provided below.
Option B – Students stay in an accommodation and welfare arrangements approved by the Department of Home Affairs.
 I have chosen Option B and my child will live in Perth, WA with me or a Department of Home Affairs approved relative until they turn 18. Details provided below. 

Student Details 
Family name ___________________________________       Given names ________________________________________

Date of birth ___________________________________         Student ID ___________________________________________

Course ___________________________________________    Course start date ____________________________________

Passport number __________________________________       Nationality _______________________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Details
Family name ____________________________________    Given names _________________________________________

Relationship to student _______________________________  Date of birth ____________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Suburb/City/State _____________________________________     Country ______________________________________

Postcode ____________________

Email address ___________________________________________	Telephone/Mobile ____________________________

Information for Parents / Legal Guardians of International Students Under the age of 18
The University of Western Australia welcomes international students, including students aged 17 commencing their first degree at UWA. This document contains information of how we care for students aged under 18 as well as the responsibility of a student, parents or guardians of the child. 
SUMMARY OF UWA UNDER 18 GUARDIANSHIP PROCESS
 Step 1:  	Ensure student meets the age requirements for their preferred course. Students must be no younger than 17 years of age at the time they are due to commence their studies at UWA 
 Step 2:  Apply for and receive a full or conditional offer from The University of Western Australia.
 Step 3:  	In order for a student visa to be granted, all welfare and accommodation guidelines must be met, as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
 Step 4:  	There are two options:
	Complete the Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form, selecting welfare and accommodation Option A or Option B. 
 		Option A - Students stay in an accommodation and welfare arrangement approved by The University of Western Australia. Each student must have an arrangement with an approved carer service and a confirmed place in an approved residential college or homestay. The University will issue a 'Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare' letter (CAAW), together with your 'Confirmation of Enrolment' (CoE) which are used for an application for a student visa. It is important that students who are under 18 do not arrive in Australia before the date nominated by the University on their CAAW confirmation letter (unless accompanied by a parent), as this can result in their visa being cancelled.

1.	Parents or guardians should contact a UWA-approved accommodation provider to arrange a confirmed accommodation place. 
2.	The University's approved accommodation providers are:
•	University Hall
•	St Catherine's College
•	Trinity Residential College
•	St Thomas More College
The University’s approved welfare provider is ISA Student Advocates
		Note: Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) is required for this option. 

Option B - Students stay in an accommodation and welfare arrangement approved by the Department of Home Affairs. 
	Note: With this option, a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) is not required.  	 

Step 5:  	 Submit the Parent/Legal Guardian Consent form to UWA Admissions, along with other supporting documents as requested.  
 Step 7:  	Once accommodation and welfare confirmation, all relevant documents and payments have been received, a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) will be issued to the student. This will be sent via email to you.
 Step 8:  Ensure student has completed all pre-arrival requirements, has important contact details and is ready for enrolment and orientation. 

Students with Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) Arrangements – Terms and Conditions 
These terms and conditions apply to under 18 international students who holds a CAAW with UWA approved accommodation and welfare arrangements.
Student Visa Requirements
1.	Student will not be permitted to enter Australia before the nominated start date on the CAAW form (unless accompanied by a parent) and must leave Australia on or before the nominated end date on the CAAW form.
2.	Student must login to StudentConnect and update your Australian residential address, Australian phone number and emergency contact details within seven days of arrival in Australia. 
3.	Student must not change accommodation and welfare arrangement without written approval from their parent/legal guardian and UWA, otherwise your enrolment might be terminated.
•	Approval for any requests to change accommodation or welfare arrangements is not automatic. UWA may decline to approve any change in arrangements, if this is determined to be in the best interest of the student.
•	Once approval is granted, UWA will then notify Department of Home Affairs about the changes. 
4.	Student must meet their visa conditions while studying and living in Australia, or their visa may be cancelled, and they may have to leave Australia.
5.	Student must remain enrolled in the course or transfer to another course with the approval of UWA
6.	Student must maintain satisfactory progress for each semester / trimester. If their results do not meet the course requirements, the University is required to report the Department of Home Affairs and their visa may be cancelled.
7.	Student must return home if there is a large gap between their courses. Any gap of two months of more would normally require student to return to their home country. Student must seek immediate advice from the International Student Adviser if the gap is two months or more.
UWA requirements
1.	Student must provide their flight details to International Student Support Office one week prior to their arrival. 
2.	UWA will arrange an airport pickup for U18 students when they start at UWA
3.	Upon arrival in Australia, student must immediately contact the Welfare Provider Service.
4.	Student must attend every meeting that their Welfare carer schedules for them and respond promptly (within 24 hours) to their carer’s requests.
5.	Student must attend compulsory orientation activities.
6.	If a student is unable to attend orientation, a valid reason is required to apply for a late enrolment. To request a late enrolment, the student should contact the International Student Adviser by email: help-international@uwa.edu.au and provide their ID number, full name, course, expected arrival date and reason for late
7.	If there is any issues or concerns, student must raise them with their carer to seek assistance and advice
8.	If student is absent from class for any reason, they must notify their carer
9.	If student is absent from accommodation and university without their carer’s permission, UWA may implement its missing student procedures.
10.	Student must attend meetings with the International Student Adviser
11.	Student is required to use the Safe Student App provided by the Welfare Provider. The App is for the students to contact emergency services directly if an emergency arises.  The student can nominate three contacts to be simultaneously notified when they activate the App. 
12.	Student must ask their carer’s advice if they are thinking of working in Australia
13.	Student must abide to Australian law.
14.	Student is not permitted to purchase or consume alcohol, cigarettes or enter licensed premises
15.	Student is not permitted to drive a car in Australia 
UWA accommodation requirements
1.	If student is going to be late arriving at their accommodation, they must inform the accommodation provider and carer of their new arrival time and date. 
2.	Student is required to return every day to their approved accommodation prior to curfew.
3.	If, for any reason student will be late and will return to accommodation after curfew, student must contact their welfare carer to advise them and request them to contact the accommodation provider.
4.	The accommodation provider or homestay host will inform the carer if student returns to the accommodation after curfew or if they do not return to accommodation overnight.
5.	Student who breaches curfew can expect to be given warning letter and asked to agree to a behaviour contract. If student continues to breach curfew, they may be suspended or excluded by UWA and reported to the Department of Home Affairs for breach of their visa.
6.	Student must not have visitor in their room without the permission of accommodation provider or homestay host. Student is permitted to have visitors in the common areas.
7.	Student must get their carer’s permission before they will be allowed to be absent overnight or longer from their accommodation. 
Declarations
I understand and accept that 
	1. The information provided above is correct and acknowledged
	2. I’m responsible for informing University of Western Australia of any change to my contact details
 	3. If my child refuses or fails to comply with any of these Terms and conditions, may lead to exclusion from the University in accordance with their respective exclusion rules.

Student’s Signature: ____________________________________ 	Date: _______________

Parent / Legal Guardian ’s Signature:   ___________________ Date: _______________